Part B of Medicare provides coverage for services rendered by a physician. Medicare Part B is not free and requires that a person pay a premium for this coverage. For most individuals the Part B premium was $148.50 per month…
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Medicare Co-payment Has Increased for Nursing Home Residents
If a person requires skilled care pursuant to the federal Medicare statute and is in a nursing home facility, then Medicare will pay a portion of that care in the facility. Medicare will pay for the first 20 days of…
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Increase in Medicare Part B Premium
Medicare has Parts A and B. Part A is often referred to as the hospital portion of Medicare coverage. Part B is usually referred to as the doctor’s portion of the Medicare program. Part B provides coverage for physician services,…
New Rating System for Nursing Homes
Choosing a nursing home is an extremely important and often overwhelming decision that affects the daily life of you and your loved one. You want to be sure that your loved one is receiving the best care. There is a…
Increase in Medicare Co-Payment for Skilled Nursing Care
Medicare is not long-term care insurance. Medicare does not pay for long-term care, other than a portion of the skilled care that an individual may require after a stay in a hospital. According to the Medicare statute, if a person…
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